2nd Iron Ore and Coal Shipping Summit Hong Kong 2014

Following the 1st and very successful conference held last year in Hong Kong the leading players of the international shipping and mining industry will again gather for the “2nd Iron Ore and Coal Shipping Summit Asia 2014” to explore and examine common challenges.

The 2nd Iron Ore and Coal Shipping Summit Asia, in Hong Kong is organized by MARE FORUM and ORECOAL in close cooperation with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association

The conference will focus on the maritime transportation of iron ore and coal, making an attempt to forecast the trends of global economy; iron ore, coal and other commodities, production and distribution; the trading markets, shipping capacities, shipbuilding and shipping requirements; the financing and investment climate, shipping innovation effects on ship-values and the environmental imperatives. Also the conference will analyze and advice on the promising future of the Hong Kong Maritime Cluster – What it is and what must be done.

This conference will feature many high profile speakers from shipping companies, charterers, traders, mining companies, steel mills, shipbuilders, ports, classification societies, financial institutions, politicians, regulators, brokers and the media. The entire maritime chain will gather at this distinguished conference where the exchange of information and ideas will make this conference a great experience.

Topics to be addressed are: • Learn from the iron ore, coal, oil, and other commodities traders and brokers what their market perceptions and expectations are. • Discuss who has the real hard information on current trends and how it should be valued. • Debate with charterers, traders, brokers, operators and ship-owners on what the freight rates and the market will be, what ships will be needed and how shipping will be affected. • Learn about the effects of ship innovation imperatives and how it affects ship asset values • Learn about the consequences from the overcapacity of the orderbook and the role of the new capital providers • Learn what is the eco ship and what is the market asset value today and what it will be tomorrow • Learn how to mobilize money in the current and future climate. • Learn if the traditional shipping financial institutions are back to lending? • Learn where the shipping money is now and how to find it • Learn where the smart investments should go now?

The conference will take place in an open, stimulating, free-flowing and attractive environment combined with informal discussions which once again will demonstrate the successful hallmark of the Mare Forum formula.

The Big Picture – Geopolitics; the World today and tomorrow – Environmental Regulations and shipping - Hong Kong position

•The world economy, world energy needs, resources, geopolitics, challenges and how it affects shipping •Geopolitics, the switch of power from West to East? •The multipolar world in motion; •The role of China, emerging countries, their economies and trade. • The environmental regulations as instruments for shipping innovations• The important role of Hong Kong in Asia and in the world

Restoring Trust

Global trade and commodities outlook;

Supply and demand of iron ore, steel, coal and other commodities

The Dry bulk Shipping Market outlook; Per ship typeWhat are our market perceptions and expectations on commodities, trade and shipping markets? The view from the shipbrokers – traders – analysts

• The views from producers, traders and buyers among others from: Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Europe, USA and China • How dependent is the shipping recovery on the outside actors of world economic and political situation? • What are these outside factors that influence the supply and demand of Iron ore & Coal? • Outlook for Asian demand and supply of raw materials in 2014/15 • What are the market expectations for iron ore, steel and coal production and consumption?• What are the changing routes due to different energy demands? • What is the role of emerging markets in today’s demand and supply of iron ore and coal? • How do China, Brazil, Australia and India affect the dry bulk commodities? • What are the signs of improving world market outlook? • What is the future of Coal vs other energy commodities?•What will it take for shipping to become profitable again in today’s economic situation?• Is scrapping enough to rebalance the fleet?•Can China save shipping again?•How do we create a more efficient shipping industry that is going to be profitable in the long-term?•What is the criteria that charters look at before ordering a ship?• Can environmentally sound ships generate enough revenue to be profitable?•Is dry bulk maritime transportation an opportunity?•Where do we see freight rates going in the near future? •How can we create synergy between the shipping profits and shipping sustainability?•The derivatives market in drybulk shipping; is it still relevant? •Does it do a good job of hedging risk?

10:50

Giosué Vezzuto General Manager, RINA Asia and session chairman

SPEAKERS:

11:00

Jagmeet Makkar Co-head of chartering and Global Head of Shipping Assets, Noble Group

Discussion between the speakers, conference discussion panelists and audience participants on the following themes

Can we create synergy between the shipping profits and shipping sustainability?

Is LNG the fuel of the future?

Does investing in eco-ships make economic sense?

Sense and nonsense on eco-ships What are the pros and cons of using eco-ships?

Is the shipping industry prepared for the ECA’s worldwide?

Who has the ability to finance the new shipping technology?

Who will benefit from the use of scrubbers?

How will shipping be in the next 20 to 30 years?

Conference discussion panelists: see session 1

session 4:

The Hong Kong Maritime Cluster in motion – Looking Ahead

This will examine the Hong Kong dynamics of today and the future and look at what the Hong Kong will look like in the next 10 to 20 years and beyond. The strategies and goals for this sector including topics relating to shipping, logistics, taxes, shipping law, ports and terminals and attendant service industries.

Location

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hotel

70 Mody Road - Tsimshatsui East - Kowloon - Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2721 5161 – Fax: +852 2732 2233

Location Information

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is conveniently located in the shopping, business and entertainment districts of Tsim Sha Tsui East, on the waterfront of the magnificent Victoria Harbour, and is the ideal hotel for any business or leisure traveller.InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong offers breathtaking views of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and is conveniently located in the shopping, business and entertainment districts of Tsim Sha Tsui East, in Kowloon.Internationally renowned, the hotel offers both business and leisure travellers to Hong Kong the highest levels of service in a friendly, yet elegant five-star hotel environment.The 570 luxuriously-appointed rooms and suites either present the best harbour views of any of the five-star hotels in the Hong Kong or overlook the vibrant streets of Tsim Sha Tsui East.InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong offers a wide selection of world-class dining outlets (from Italian to regional Cantonese and international buffet), together with an array of hotel facilities that include a rooftop heated outdoor swimming pool, a hotel Fitness Centre and The Place for Body and Mind ®.Internationally renowned among the business hotels in Hong Kong, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is perfectly located for meetings. The hotel provides extensive and sophisticated banquet and conference facilities under the expert guidance of the hotel’s Catering and Conference Services team. A fully equipped Business Centre is also available for the convenience of hotel guests and meeting delegates. InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong offers a variety of meeting and conference facilities to suit any occasion, from corporate meetings and full-scale conferences to gala dinners and wedding celebrations.InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to the Star Ferry area and is ideally situated for hotel guests interested in exploring Hong Kong, as it is within easy reach of Kowloon-Canton Railway and the MTR underground.

General Information

DATE & LOCATION

Monday 17 November 2014

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hotel

70 Mody Road - Tsimshatsui East - Kowloon - Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2721 5161 – Fax: +852 2732 2233

REGISTRATION

All participants who wish to attend the conference must be registered. Please note that formal registration and confirmation thereof only takes place after the registration fee has been received and recorded on our accounts. Participants are requested to return one registration form per participant to MARE FORUM by fax, or by mail, at the fax number or address listed below. Please keep a copy of the form, and your payment, for your records.

CONFIRMATION

After receipt of your registration form you will be sent a confirmation by e-mail, with extra details concerning the programme of the conference. An invoice marked “Paid in Full” will be sent to your mailing address after receipt of the payment.Please note that your registration is a Person – Restricted Pass, which means that only the registered participant will be admitted for any of the activities of the conference. A Person Restricted Pass for conference participation may not be shared by more than one person.Should you be unable to attend the conference, a substitute participant is always welcome at no extra charge if he / she carries a letter of authorisation from the original participant and if the conference office has been notified of the name of the substitute participant before the conference date.

REGISTRATION FEE

Euro 800 (Please note that 2 colleagues from the same company can register for 1 price)

The conference fee includes: conference attendance and documentation, refreshments, lunch, receptions during scheduled breaks in the conference programme.Please refer to the website or the conference programme for dates, times and locations.PAYMENT PROCEDURE Payment for the conference can only be made in EUROS by CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (MasterCard, American Express or Visa). Please fill in appropriate sections on the Conference Registration Form should you wish to attend.Payment for hotel accommodations must be made directly to the hotel in Euros as noted on the Hotel Registration Form.

CANCELLATIONS In case you are unable to attend the conference for any reason at all, no refunds will be made by Mare Forum. Mare Forum only offers the opportunity to send in a substitute participant at no extra charge if he/she carries a letter of authorisation from the original delegate. The conference office must be notified of the name of the substitute participant before the conference takes place.

INSURANCE The conference organisation cannot accept any liability for personal injuries or for the loss of and/or damage to personal belongings of the participants, either during or as a result of the conference. Please check the validity of your personal insurance.

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